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BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Nine militants were detained by Afghan and Coalition forces in Andar District of Ghanzi Province, early this morning during a mission to disrupt militant extremist activity in the area.
Credible intelligence sources led the combined force to compounds in Andar District, which were suspected of housing the militants with ties to terrorist activities.
“Our multinational partnership is making significant strides in disrupting violent extremist influence in the region,” said Army Maj. Chris Belcher, a Combined Joint Task Force-82 spokesman. “Afghan and Coalition forces continue to strike major blows against terrorist networks so ordinary citizens may one day live in peace.”
The detained militants will be questioned as to their involvement in extremist activities.
There were no indications of noncombatant casualties during the operation.
Some damage occurred to buildings during the course of operations.
Contact Information – CJTF-82 Public Affairs Office Tel – 0093-799-063-013
DSN: 318-431-7852
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Credible intelligence sources led the combined force to compounds in Andar District, which were suspected of housing the militants with ties to terrorist activities.
“Our multinational partnership is making significant strides in disrupting violent extremist influence in the region,” said Army Maj. Chris Belcher, a Combined Joint Task Force-82 spokesman. “Afghan and Coalition forces continue to strike major blows against terrorist networks so ordinary citizens may one day live in peace.”
The detained militants will be questioned as to their involvement in extremist activities.
There were no indications of noncombatant casualties during the operation.
Some damage occurred to buildings during the course of operations.
Contact Information – CJTF-82 Public Affairs Office Tel – 0093-799-063-013
DSN: 318-431-7852
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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